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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,949,506, 5,924,278.44 and 957,690

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,949,506, 5,924,278.44 and 957,690 is: 1,436,539.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,949,506 : 5,924,278.44 = 957,690 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,949,506/5,924,278.44 = 957,690/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,949,506x = 5,924,278.44 × 957,690
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,949,506x = 5,673,622,219,203.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,673,622,219,203.60/3,949,506
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436,539.71

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